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Christmas Tree Meringues

Delightful Christmas Tree Meringues That Melt in Your Mouth

These Christmas Tree Meringues bring festive spirit and a melt-in-your-mouth texture to your dessert table, delighting everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually to prevent grittiness.
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract is recommended.
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Preferable to liquid coloring.
Decoration
  • to taste Sprinkles Optional for enhancing visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • piping bag
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the room temperature egg whites on medium speed until they begin to foam, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add cream of tartar to the egg whites and whisk until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Increase mixer speed to high and add granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time, whisking about 8-10 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring carefully to maintain volume.
  6. Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe tree shapes onto the lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, until dry to the touch.
  8. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool inside for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSugar: 7g

Notes

For best results, use room temperature egg whites and add sugar gradually. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

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